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Archer and United Airlines to Introduce Electric Air Taxis in NYC

Archer Aviation, in partnership with United Airlines, announced plans to develop an electric air taxi network in New York City. The eVTOL network aims to reduce travel time between Manhattan and major airports to just five minutes, potentially transforming airport commutes and urban mobility.

2025-04-17T05:32:21.779193-07:00

Airline Geeks

Frontier Airlines A321neo Incident Leads to San Juan Airport Runway Closure

2025-04-17T06:23:56.319273-07:00

AINonline

Gulfstream G800 Jet Secures FAA and EASA Certification, Enhancing Range Capability

2025-04-16T09:52:41.421767-07:00

Associated Press

FAA Steps In: Emergency Grounding of NYC Helicopter Tour Firm After Fatal Crash

2025-04-14T18:44:06.283688-07:00

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CNN

Recent Aviation Incidents Fuel Safety Concerns Amid Rising Public Anxiety A series of aviation incidents, including a collision between a commercial plane and an Army helicopter, a jet roll on landing, and a fatal helicopter crash, have heightened public safety concerns. These events underscore the pressing need for enhanced safety protocols in the aviation industry.

2025-04-17T17:15:35.327437-07:00

Recent Aviation Incidents Fuel Safety Concerns Amid Rising Public Anxiety

AVweb

US Transportation Secretary Addresses ATC Retirement Age Amid Staffing Concerns Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is scrutinizing the current retirement policy for air traffic controllers, advocating for changes to combat staffing shortages. The Trump administration is expected to explore potential reforms to ensure safety and efficiency within the national air traffic control system.

2025-04-17T15:43:47.367796-07:00

US Transportation Secretary Addresses ATC Retirement Age Amid Staffing Concerns

Airline Geeks

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Frontier Airlines A321neo Incident Leads to San Juan Airport Runway Closure A Frontier Airlines A321neo experienced a severe landing incident on April 15 in San Juan, resulting in nose gear damage and engine flames during a go-around. This prompted the closure of the airport's runways and will be investigated by the NTSB.

2025-04-17T06:23:56.319273-07:00

Frontier Airlines A321neo Incident Leads to San Juan Airport Runway Closure

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Archer and United Airlines to Introduce Electric Air Taxis in NYC Archer Aviation, in partnership with United Airlines, announced plans to develop an electric air taxi network in New York City. The eVTOL network aims to reduce travel time between Manhattan and major airports to just five minutes, potentially transforming airport commutes and urban mobility.

2025-04-17T05:32:21.779193-07:00

Archer and United Airlines to Introduce Electric Air Taxis in NYC

FlightGlobal

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DOT Initiates Review of FAA's Boeing 737 Max Smoke Issue Handling The US Department of Transportation's top inspector will review the FAA's decision on an engine issue causing smoke to inundate Boeing 737 Max cockpits. This comes as Boeing develops a software fix due by 2026 to address the problem, which has drawn significant industry and regulatory attention.

2025-04-16T16:38:42.321409-07:00

DOT Initiates Review of FAA's Boeing 737 Max Smoke Issue Handling

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Former FAA Contractor Pleads Guilty to Spying for Iran in Aviation Sector A former FAA contractor has admitted to acting as an Iranian government agent, passing sensitive U.S. aviation sector information to Iran. The plea highlights ongoing espionage vulnerabilities within essential U.S. infrastructure, underscoring the importance of tightened cybersecurity and oversight in aviation.

2025-04-16T15:24:57.925927-07:00

Former FAA Contractor Pleads Guilty to Spying for Iran in Aviation Sector

AINonline

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Gulfstream G800 Jet Secures FAA and EASA Certification, Enhancing Range Capability The Gulfstream G800 has achieved type certification from the FAA and EASA, confirming its status as the world's longest-range business jet with a new 8,200nm range. This milestone highlights the aircraft's advanced capabilities and positions Gulfstream competitively in the ultra-long-range market space.

2025-04-16T09:52:41.421767-07:00

Gulfstream G800 Jet Secures FAA and EASA Certification, Enhancing Range Capability

Flying Magazine

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Aviation Coalition Seeks FAA Funding Immunity from Government Shutdowns The aviation industry has urged lawmakers to ensure FAA funding is exempt from government shutdowns, aiming to safeguard the National Airspace System (NAS) from disruptions. This move comes amid increasing concerns about the FAA's capacity to maintain operational efficiency and safety under budgetary constraints.

2025-04-16T08:06:31.019697-07:00

Aviation Coalition Seeks FAA Funding Immunity from Government Shutdowns

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